Songs for All Children is a benefit concert, featuring Kelly Balmaceda (soprano) performing the world premiere of "I Love You Stinky Face," a musical setting of Lisa McCourt's best-selling children's book, composed by Amy Scurria. Be among the first to experience this exciting performance as well as other musical favorites and works by Leonard Bernstein,

Join us for a fun afternoon as we honor the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation for their special contributions to the Children's Dream Fund and their incredible impact in our local community. At our 2023 Dreammaker Luncheon, you will have the chance to meet and hear from DREAM families that have had a special connection to the Tampa Bay Lightning through exciting in-game experiences, connecting with their favorite players, the Tampa Bay Lightning's Honorary Captain program, and so much more! Tables and sponsorships now available. Don't miss the DREAMIEST match of the season! Event link: https://childrensdreamfund.org/event/dreammaker-luncheon-2023-honoring-our-dreammaker-of-the-year-the-tampa-bay-lightning/ Event contact: Pamela Arbisi 727-896-6390

"An Evening of Champions" is our signature spring fundraiser hosted on our historic campus in Ybor City at 1407 E Columbus Drive. We invite you to join us for a cocktail hour, dinner, and entertainment while supporting our students. On March 2nd, 2023 attendees will go "back to school" and participate in an interactive learning experience with current Academy Prep students and graduates. Proceeds benefit our student scholarship fund. In 2023, Academy Prep Center of Tampa celebrates 20 years of inspiring and empowering students who qualify for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support. This year's "An Evening of Champions" will undoubtedly be a night to remember! Event link: https://tampa.academyprep.org/aneveningofchampions Event contact: Maggie McCleland - 813-248-5600

Please join us for the 8th Annual Wings, Wheels & Wine benefitting The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation. This award-winning event features dinner, libations, music, live and silent auctions, specialty wines and our signature wine pull. Enjoy the evening while surrounded by the area's most unique vintage and exotic cars, boats and planes. To purchase tickets to this special event visit thearctbfoundation.org. Event Contact: Kim Cole Event contact phone: 727-797-8712 Event Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Event Time: 6:00:00 PM Event Link: https://thearctampabayfoundation.harnessgiving.org/events/1252

A good time. A great cause. Hosted at Par Bar in St. Pete, HUG's Hole-in-Fun includes drinks, dinner by Meanchi’s, 18 holes of fun and challenging miniature golf, a 50/50 raffle, and more. A DJ will keep the party going off the course! Tickets are $25 and include admission, mini golf, dinner and a drink. If you want to level up, you can become a sponsor to get exclusive VIP perks. So, come out for a good time and stay for a great cause. All proceeds will benefit Help Us Gather (HUG), a local nonprofit that creates fun and meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities in Tampa Bay. Learn more about HUG at HelpUsGather.org.   Event link: www.HelpUsGather.org

Please join us for the Omelette Party, a black-tie evening benefitting The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. March 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM Contact name: Kim Cole Event link: https://thearctampabayfoundation.harnessgiving.org/events/286

Let’s groove at Habitat’s Disco Ball on Friday, March 31st at the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel! Proceeds from this annual fundraiser support Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties and the affordable homeownership opportunities it provides to hardworking local families. Break out your bell-bottoms and your dancing shoes for an unforgettable evening under the disco ball including live entertainment, delectable food and drink options, auction and the Studio 54 After-Party to follow! Please consider a sponsorship of Habitat’s Disco Ball to gain access to our VIP Pre-Party, enjoy reserved seating at the event and special benefits while making an impact in our communities in need. Meredith Reagin 727 536 4755 ext.215 Event Date 2023-03-31 Event Time 7:00 pm Event Link https://habitatpwp.org/disco-ball/

Kids on Ships initiative—the morning of March 31st The St Petersburg community in partnership with Tall Ships America (TSA) is looking to offer two thousand Pinellas County middle school students the chance to step aboard a ship. The school district will select the participating students and the middle school teachers are excited for this experiential learning opportunity. TSA is a non-profit organization and needs our help to subsidize this initiative. Donations can be made at www.tallshipsamerica.org/donate. Please indicate that your contribution is in “the name of” Kids on Ships. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations in by 3/15 will be recognized, if they wish, at these levels: $500 Level—Boson Sponsor: • Name/Logo in one post on the Tall Ships St Pete social media channels. $1,000 Level—Captain Sponsor: • Boson benefits and.... • Name/Logo on site signage at Port St Pete, name inclusion in one press release$ $2,500 Level—Admiral Sponsor: • Captain benefits and... • Name/logo in four print ads to run in the Weekender section of the Tampa Bay Times For more information about Tall Ships St Pete please see https://tallshipsstpete.com/

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Karamu to raise critical funds that directly support animal care, education, and wildlife conservation efforts at ZooTampa.   Event link: https://zootampa.org/karamu/   Event contact: Amanda Cook 813-933-8005

Join us for a fun filled evening on the beautiful Harbor Island on May 5 at 6:00. Live band, dancing, full course dinner, cash bar, silent auction and more! Proceeds benefit Water Smart Tots Foundation. Event Contact Kari Bahour Event contact phone 813-802-9963 Event Date 2023-05-05 Event Time 06:00:00 Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-every-child-water-smart-gala-tickets-527191011507?fbclid=IwAR3cb2SkvdFGgGlEWll5pUVwGkS5ofdFoAAH2cy6LsEboN71vG0KeTaZ1N4

The 10th anniversary at LiFT Your Spirits at the Diamond Derby, is scheduled on Saturday, May 6th at the St. Petersburg Coliseum. This event is Tampa Bay’s biggest Kentucky Derby party starting at 5 p.m. with a night of silent and live auctions, theme-inspired foods, an open bar, music, LIVE viewing of the 149th Kentucky Derby, and fun contests.   Event link: http://www.liftfl.org/gala